Digital Foundry Direct Weekly DF Direct Weekly #242: Ghost of Yōtei Big Upgrades, AC Shadows Switch 2, Death Stranding 2 PC Coming
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Dec 2, 2025 This week features an in-depth look at Ghost of Yōtei's impressive frame-rate upgrades. The team discusses an upcoming PC port for Death Stranding 2, raising expectations for enhancements. Excitement builds over the eXoWin9X, which revives vintage PC games effortlessly. Further, they break down the technical aspects of Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows for Switch 2, while applauding Panic Button for their crucial upgrade work. Plus, there's lively chatter about unexpected product features and the impact of rising RAM prices on future consoles.
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Unlocked Modes Reveal Hidden Performance
- Ghost of Yōtei's PS5 Pro unlocked modes reveal substantial unused GPU headroom and big latency benefits.
- RT Plus unlocked frequently runs well into the 70–90+ FPS range improving responsiveness and smoothness.
Balance RT Mode Trades FPS For Quality
- The new Balance RT mode targets 40 FPS minimum and caps at 60, offering higher resolution than unlocked RT Plus.
- It provides a middle ground: better image quality with VRR benefits and mostly 50s gameplay.
Base PS5 Gains 40FPS RT Option
- On base PS5, a new 40 FPS balance RT mode replaces the prior 30 FPS RT lock and can be unlocked up to 60 FPS.
- This improves handheld viability and offers VRR/latency gains for players without Pro hardware.